Ivor Callely (Fianna Fail)

I ask the Deputy Leader to arrange a debate on one area in which I have an interest, that is, the motor industry. The motor industry is experiencing serious turbulence and requires a much-needed lift. The car sales market is down over 15% and there are significant problems with second-hand and used vehicles. The problem is that there is a large number of vehicles being imported into this country. We need to be innovative in introducing an escape valve to encourage the export of some of our second-hand and used vehicles, particularly in light of the new emission-based tax regime being introduced on 1 July.